It wont shift into any gears but 4th

1997 FORD RANGER
280,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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DEENA MARIE MANNING
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It wont shift into any gears but 4th. Is the clutch dropped completely or is it the pressure plate, throwout bearing or what??? Transmission out completely?
Apr 13, 2021 at 7:41 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Yes. You need to remove the transmission and I would replace everything shown below so you don't have to go back in when the next part fails.

Here are some guides that will help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-clutch

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throw-out-bearing-replacement

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/pilot-bearing-replacement

Below is the process from the manual that will help with this as well.

Please let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
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May 4, 2021 at 2:43 AM
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